JBD Types

Principal JBD Type

.JBD

File Name:	.jbd
Classification:	Norton Antivirus Definiton Update File Format

Primarily linked to Norton Antivirus developed by Symantec Corporation. The JBD files are used to keep up to date the virus characterizations in the Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager.

Company:	Symantec Corporation
Group:	Data Files
Folder:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.jbd

Software Programs That Open The Norton Antivirus Definiton Update File Format:

Norton Security by Symantec Corporation

Windows

Norton Antivirus by Symantec Corporation

Windows

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Understanding JBD Issues

Common JBD Opening Problems

Norton Security Removed

When trying to open your JBD file, you get the error "Can't Open JBD File Type". Generally, this is experienced in %%os%% because Norton Security isn't installed on your PC. The typical path of opening your JBD with a double-click won't work because %%os%% cannot make the program connection.

Tip: If you have another software that you know opens JBD files, you can select it by hitting the "Show Apps" button.

Outdated Norton Security

Your Norton Antivirus Definiton Update File Format file is incompatible with Norton Security because you might have the wrong version installed. You will need to download a newer version of Norton Security if you don't have the right version. Most of the time your Norton Antivirus Definiton Update File Format file was created by a newer Norton Security than what you have installed.

Tip: If you right-click on your JBD file, then select "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac), you can obtain hints about what version you need.

Conclusion: The majority of JBD file opening issues are due to not having the correct Norton Security version installed.

Other JBD File Opening Causes

Errors opening Norton Antivirus Definiton Update File Format files can still occur even with the latest Norton Security software installed on your computer. If you're still experiencing problems opening JBD files, there could be other computer problems. Issues that aren't software-related:

• Invalid JBD file references in the Windows Registry (the "phonebook" of the Windows Operating System)
• The JBD file description within the Windows Registry was removed
• Partial installation of Norton Security that did not fully complete
• File corruption affecting your JBD file
• The JBD is infected with a virus
• Hardware related to JBDs has device driver corruption
• Windows cannot load your Norton Antivirus Definiton Update File Format file due to insufficient resources (eg. RAM)